Atty. Lawrence D Forster

Atty. Lawrence D Forster

Lawrence D Forster is a lawyer practicing divorce, custody, mediation and 1 other area of law. Lawrence received a B.A. degree from Franklin & Marshall College in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Ledgewood Ledgewood 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About Lawrence D Forster at a glance

Lawrence D Forster is a Managing Partner based in Ledgewood, New Jersey. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, dv defense, and adr. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1971), U.S. Supreme Court (1983), and New York (1985). Educated at Washington College of Law of American University (J.D., 1971) and Franklin & Marshall College (B.A. History, 1968). Active member of Morris County, New Jersey State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Ledgewood, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Lawrence D Forster is a lawyer practicing divorce, custody, mediation and 1 other area of law
  • Lawrence received a B.A. degree from Franklin & Marshall College in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Lawrence practices in Ledgewood, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Lawrence D Forster's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lawrence D Forster handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Lawrence D Forster is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in New Jersey →

Child Custody & Visitation

Lawrence D Forster is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in New Jersey →

Domestic Violence Defense

Lawrence D Forster is one of 12,315 dv defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dv defense attorneys in New Jersey →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Lawrence D Forster is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Ledgewood are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Lawrence D Forster

Where is Lawrence D Forster's law office located?
Lawrence D Forster's law practice is located in Ledgewood, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lawrence D Forster handle?
Lawrence D Forster focuses on divorce, child custody, dv defense, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Lawrence D Forster practiced law?
Lawrence D Forster has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Lawrence D Forster go to law school?
Lawrence D Forster earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A. History, 1968).
How can I contact Lawrence D Forster for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington College of Law of American University
- 1971
B.A. History
Franklin & Marshall College
- 1968

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1983
New York
Admitted: 1985

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